Transcontinental Railroad

Maddi, Amber, Sammy

Transcontinental Railroad

Maddi, Amber, Sammy

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After seven years of labor the two crews have finally approached each other in Promontory Summit on May 10th, 1869. Central Pacific president, Leland Stanford, finished the railroad by driving a golden spike into position.

From state to state and around again!

They say, what goes around comes around. We have made that now possible with our railroads connecting from coast to coast! Come and see, our now finished work! We will now be able to transport goods and many of you will appreciate the time efficiency of our new train!